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Drunk Driving Accident

A jury awarded over $60 million to a 23-year-old man hit by a drunk driver in San Antonio. The drunk driver was speeding and had children in the car. The victim suffered a broken jaw and spleen, with expected medical expenses around $2 million.

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Bus Accident

A settlement of $21.3 million was awarded to 23 people who brought cases against Greyhound after a 2013 bus crash with an 18-wheeler in Pennsylvania. The bus driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing the crash that resulted in deaths and injuries. The jury found Greyhound 100% liable for failing to prevent driver fatigue.

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Product Liability

Philip Morris, parent company of Marlboro, was ordered by a federal judge to pay $20 million to Judith Berger’s Estate. Mrs. Berger was a former smoker who passed away from smoking-related illness. The original award was over $27 million but was lowered to $20 million by the 11th circuit court.

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Train Accident

A jury awarded $17 million to 3 people involved in an Amtrak train derailment that killed 3 and injured 60. Two men received around $7 million each, and one victim's wife won $2 million. The train was going 78 mph on a 30 mph curve. Victims suffered injuries including a broken back, brain injury, broken femur, and mental disorders.

$15

Product Liability

A woman was awarded $15 million after receiving a defective pelvic mesh that deteriorated and caused chronic pain and urinary dysfunction, requiring multiple surgeries. The jury awarded over $20 million, but it was reduced to $15 million due to state limits on punitive damages.

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Mesothelioma

Awarded to Douglas and Diane Everson for mesothelioma caused by occupational asbestos exposure at Lockheed Shipyard. The jury found the asbestos products unreasonably dangerous.